PhD Researcher, Agentic 3D Modeling – Immersive Environments

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Investigate and implement innovative technologies and methodologies for Autodesk clients

• Conduct research on multimodal AI techniques for generating and modifying unique 3D representations of built environments

• Create methods utilizing foundation models, AI agents, and/or world models

• Work with multimodal datasets, encompassing visual, spatial, behavioral, and physics simulation data

• Design experiments and benchmarks to assess AI predictions in relation to human responses

• Construct and evaluate research prototypes for both real and simulated environments

• Document and convey research findings through papers, presentations, and demonstrations

• Investigate the editing of non-traditional 3D geometries such as Gaussian splats

• Develop multi-layered spatial representations of architectural spaces

• Explore the control of 3D modeling and design environments and processes using agentic workflows

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team spanning AI, spatial computing, AEC, and human perception

• Examine how research can shape future Autodesk design workflows

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, Computational Design, or a related discipline, with an expected completion date in 2028 or later

• Research experience in AI/ML, computer vision, reality capture and 3D reconstruction, 3D modeling or geometry generation, or a related computational area

• Proficient programming skills, preferably in Python and modern ML frameworks

• Experience in designing computational experiments and managing complex datasets

• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities

• Proven track record of contributions to the field through relevant projects, open-source initiatives, or publications

• Preferred experience in multimodal AI or vision-language models; world models, AI agents, or spatial intelligence; 3D, simulation, or virtual environments; human perception or human-centered AI; modern 3D modeling and reconstruction techniques; AEC or computational design

• Strong understanding of 3D modeling systems and data pipelines

🏝️ Benefits

• 16-week paid research internship program

• Opportunities for tech talks and professional development

• Flexible workplace approach accommodating office, remote, and hybrid work based on business and team requirements

• Competitive compensation package

• In-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification may be offered